Houston to St. Louis Freight Rates

Current spot rates, 7-day forecast, and carrier capacity for dry van freight on the Houston–St. Louis corridor. Updated daily.

Capacity: Moderate

Current Spot Rate

$1.62/mi

Dry van (DAT-indexed)

Market Average

$1.58/mi

30-day corridor avg

7-Day Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

medium confidence

Rate Forecast

▲ +3.5% (rates rising)

Houston-St. Louis corridor typically experiences seasonal strength in Q4 as retail freight increases ahead of holiday demand. October typically shows moderate upward pressure as carriers position equipment and rates firm ahead of peak season.

Carrier Capacity

🟡 Moderate

Regional carriers maintain steady availability on this major corridor with typical equipment positioning for fall peak, creating balanced supply-demand dynamics.

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